Tehachapi in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Muro House

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

1. The Muro House Marker

Inscription. This was the first house constructed in Tehachapi, built in 1877 by Fred Boden. It was occupied from 1895 to 1940 by Mr. and Mrs. T.P. Sullivan. He was the Southern Pacific Roadmaster and was elected to Tehachapi's first Board of Trustees in 1909.

Designated a "landmark" by the Tehachapi City Council the house takes its name from the Jose Muro family, who lived in the house for many years.

Erected by Tehachapi Heritage League. (Marker Number 17.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 35° 7.901′ N, 118° 26.724′ W. Marker is in Tehachapi, California, in Kern County. It is on East Tehachapi Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 East Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi CA 93561, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arrastra at Railroad Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Richfield Service Station (within shouting distance of this marker); 1915 Street Dance Mural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tehachapi Pass

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(about 400 feet away); The Legend of Avelino Martinez (about 500 feet away); Site of the Kessing Building (about 600 feet away); Beekay Theatre (about 600 feet away); Monolith (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tehachapi.

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

2. The Muro House & Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

3. The Muro House Marker

Photographed by Denise Boose, February 18, 2012

4. The Muro House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 1,166 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 4. submitted on February 25, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.